Melatonin in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
@article{Rossignol2011MelatoninIA, title={Melatonin in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta‐analysis}, author={Daniel A Rossignol and Richard Eugene Frye}, journal={Developmental Medicine \& Child Neurology}, year={2011}, volume={53} }
Aim The aim of this study was to investigate melatonin‐related findings in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders, not otherwise specified.
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